ZIP Code 21797, MD

Living in 21797

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 6
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 92
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Schools 39
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Residents

8.9k Population +884 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$136k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more32%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$581k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$967 Median Monthly Rent +$191 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas11%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in 21797

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27

Property Crime in 21797

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 8
Feb 36 3 7
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 4 1
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 21797

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 21797, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 21797, MD

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Glenwood Academy
1 miles, N
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Cornerstone Academy
3 miles, NW
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Cornerstone Academy
3 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 21797, MD

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McDaniel College
18 miles, N
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Hood College
20 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 21797, MD

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 21797, MD